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Futures Steady as December CPI Tempers Early Market Weakness

U.S. stock futures recovered from earlier losses on Tuesday morning as traders absorbed December’s inflation report, which largely matched expectations and eased concerns about a potential shift in Federal Reserve policy. The Consumer Price Index showed steady month‑over‑month growth, reinforcing the view that inflation is cooling gradually without derailing economic momentum. Futures tied to major indexes — including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq — initially slipped in premarket trading but later pared declines as investors interpreted the data as broadly supportive of the Fed’s current stance. Market participants are now turning their attention to the start of fourth‑quarter earnings season, with major banks preparing to report results that could offer fresh insight into corporate health and credit conditions. Treasury yields held relatively stable, reflecting a cautious but steady tone across financial markets. With inflation trending in a manageable direction and earnings sea...

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Hezbollah Fires Rockets into Israel as Blinken Arrives for Ceasefire Talks

Hezbollah launched a series of rockets into Israel early Tuesday morning, targeting key military bases near Tel Aviv and a naval base west of Haifa. This escalation comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs.

The rocket attacks occurred just hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel. Blinken’s visit aims to push for a ceasefire in the conflict, which has seen significant casualties and destruction on both sides. Despite these diplomatic efforts, achieving an immediate resolution remains challenging due to deep-seated divisions between the parties involved..

As the situation develops, the international community continues to call for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.


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